Question 1

Changing an obselete or distorted self-concept can be a good thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People who have low self-esteem

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A)  are likely to approve of others.
B)  perform well when being watched.
C)  work harder for critical people.
D)  expect to be rejected by others.
E)  had traumatic childhoods.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 148-152: Match each description below with the most accurate term.
-A person whose opinion we especially value.

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A)  reflected appraisal
B)  significant other
C)  cognitive conservatism
D)  presenting self
E)  perceived selfF) A) and C)
G) A) and D) B

Question 4

Someone who is a "significant other" is

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A)  "socially" conscious.
B)  a person whose opinion we especially value.
C)  always a supportive person.
D)  a person with significant goals.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

People who think highly of themselves are likely to think highly of others too.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the men in one study ranked themselves in the top half of the population in terms of their ability to get along with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 7

According to the text, real self-disclosure does not involve attempts at control of the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is possible to have a more favorable image of yourself than the objective facts or the opinions of others warrant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If someone says, "I really have to go.I should be studying for a test tomorrow," he/she would be lying in order to

Accepted Answer

A)  acquire resources.
B)  protect resources.
C)  avoid interaction with another.
D)  avoid tension.
E)  show they're in control of a situation.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following statements summarizes Lexie Lopez-Mayo's thoughts in the "Looking at Diversity" reading?

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A)  Culture plays a role in self-disclosure and communication.
B)  Gender plays a role in self-disclosure and communication.
C)  Personality plays a role in self-disclosure and communication.
D)  All of the above are true statements.
E)  None of the above are true statements.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

People try to manage their identities in order to

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A)  initiate a relationship.
B)  save another's face.
C)  get others to do something they want.
D)  none of the above.
E)  all of the above.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Being a male or female makes little difference in how others communicate with us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The process of identity management can result in dishonest behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Cognitive conservatism is the tendency to cling to an existing self-concept, even when evidence shows that it is no longer the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The popular term known as "TMI" best relates to which of these guidelines for self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the other person important to you?
B)  Are the amount and type of disclosure appropriate?
C)  Is the self-disclosure reciprocated?
D)  Do you have a moral obligation to disclose?
E)  none of the aboveF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

In one study of college men and women, only the men wanted their public selves to be viewed differently from their perceived selves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Quadrants of the Johari Window are

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A)  open, narrow, blind, unknown.
B)  open, hidden, blind, unknown.
C)  broad, narrow, blind, unknown.
D)  open, hidden, neutral, unknown.
E)  open, closed, neutral, unknown.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 18

According to your text, being a high self-monitor is helpful when we want to deliberately manage our impressions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Chandra looking at many different Facebook profiles and then feeling better about herself is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  reflected appraisal.
B)  social comparison.
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy.
D)  identity management.
E)  presenting self.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above B

Question 20

Your well-constructed and carefully-managed Facebook profile can serve as an ego-booster to you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Communication and Identity

Changing an obselete or distorted self-concept can be a good thing.

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People who have low self-esteem

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INSTRUCTIONS for questions 148-152: Match each description below with the most accurate term. -A person whose opinion we especially value.

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Someone who is a "significant other" is

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People who think highly of themselves are likely to think highly of others too.

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All of the men in one study ranked themselves in the top half of the population in terms of their ability to get along with others.

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According to the text, real self-disclosure does not involve attempts at control of the other.

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It is possible to have a more favorable image of yourself than the objective facts or the opinions of others warrant.

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If someone says, "I really have to go.I should be studying for a test tomorrow," he/she would be lying in order to

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Which of the following statements summarizes Lexie Lopez-Mayo's thoughts in the "Looking at Diversity" reading?

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People try to manage their identities in order to

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Being a male or female makes little difference in how others communicate with us.

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The process of identity management can result in dishonest behavior.

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Cognitive conservatism is the tendency to cling to an existing self-concept, even when evidence shows that it is no longer the case.

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The popular term known as "TMI" best relates to which of these guidelines for self-disclosure?

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In one study of college men and women, only the men wanted their public selves to be viewed differently from their perceived selves.

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Quadrants of the Johari Window are

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According to your text, being a high self-monitor is helpful when we want to deliberately manage our impressions.

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Chandra looking at many different Facebook profiles and then feeling better about herself is an example of

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Your well-constructed and carefully-managed Facebook profile can serve as an ego-booster to you.

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